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Strap in for another rollercoaster of a week in the stock world! The Fed's about to drop its latest decision, and you can bet your bottom dollar it’s got everyone on their toes. But wait, there's more—mega earnings reports from the likes of Amazon and Apple are also on the docket. It’s all about the big players this week, folks!

Now, let’s play a fun game of "Fantasy ETF League." If we could only pick five ETFs to buy right now, which would make the cut? We’ve got some ideas that might just tickle your portfolio’s fancy.

And in the 'oops' corner, Intel’s taking a bit of a tumble, down 9.2% after their revenue of $12.7 billion didn’t quite hit the mark. Analysts expected a bit more sparkle, and, well, Intel didn’t deliver the dazzle this time around.

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If I Had to Construct a Portfolio of Just 5 ETFs, Here's Exactly What I'd Buy Right Now (5 minute read)
Ah, the elusive quest for the perfect five-ETF lineup—it’s like finding a unicorn! The Motley Fool tends to tip its hat to Vanguard for their wallet-friendly options, but kudos must also go to the likes of Charles Schwab and BlackRock for keeping the ETF game interesting. Now, if you were drafting a dream team of ETFs for a robust long-term investment strategy, here's a savvy lineup:

• Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO): The foundational backbone, mimicking the steady pulse of the S&P 500.

• Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB): Adds a zest of smaller, peppier companies for a diversified U.S. market exposure.

• Vanguard International Stock ETF (VXUS): Offers a slice of international markets, for those looking to broaden their investment horizons.

• Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ): Mixes in some real estate for dividend richness and less volatility.

• Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND): Provides a calming effect with its broad spectrum of bonds.

Intel Stock Plunges 9.2% After $12.7B Revenue Slides Below Analysts’ Views (2 minute read)
Well, Intel (INTC) really stepped in it this time! The chip giant took a nosedive, dropping a whopping 9.2% on Friday, all thanks to some less-than-stellar earnings and even gloomier future predictions. Their first-quarter revenue clocked in at $12.7 billion, just missing the mark by a hair's breadth from the anticipated $12.8 billion. Sure, they managed a slight earnings beat with 18 cents a share against the expected 14 cents, but clearly, Wall Street was hoping for a bit more dazzle and a lot less fizzle.

Fed decision, megacap earnings ahead this week - what's moving markets (5 minute read)
Stock futures in New York are on the rise as traders gear up for a fresh trading week, all eyes on a pivotal Federal Reserve policy announcement looming on the horizon. The market buzz doesn’t stop there, with heavy hitters like Amazon and Apple set to unveil their earnings reports soon. Meanwhile, over in the tech world, Tesla is making headlines with a new partnership with Baidu. They’re teaming up to bring Tesla’s advanced self-driving tech to China, leveraging Baidu’s mapping smarts, Bloomberg News spills the beans on this exciting development.

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